Investigating the concept of self-esteem in the view of clinical psychologists and the view of Islam

In recent years, one of the favorite topics of Islamic thinkers and clinical psychologists has been the study of the concept of self-esteem. According to common definitions, self-esteem is a sense of worth. This feeling comes from the sum of our thoughts, feelings, emotions and experiences throughout life. All people, regardless of age, gender, cultural background and direction in life, need self-esteem. Having self-esteem leads to other human virtues. In fact, self-esteem affects all levels of human life. Psychological studies indicate that if a person does not acquire sufficient self-esteem, especially in young people, broader needs such as the desire for creativity and initiative, progress or understanding of potential talent are limited. A person with high self-esteem enjoys better mental health, and in contrast, a person with low self-esteem and considers himself incapable and worthless and suffers from many mental disorders and lacks problem-solving skills and a healthy life. The present article seeks to examine the concept of self-esteem according to existing verses and traditions and to adapt these concepts to the views of contemporary clinical psychologists.